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  • 2024-28474 — Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Walk-In Coolers and Walk-In Freezers
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    Type:Rule
    Citation:89 FR 104616
    Reading Time:about 9 hours

    The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced new energy conservation standards for walk-in coolers and freezers. These revised standards aim to save energy, are feasible with current technology, and are economically justified. The updated rules will take effect on February 21, 2025, with compliance dates for specific components set for 2027 and 2028. The DOE's decision was based on a careful evaluation of the benefits and costs to consumers and the impact on manufacturers.

    Simple Explanation

    The U.S. Department of Energy has created new rules to help big refrigerators and freezers use less energy, making them better for the environment and saving money over time. These new rules will start in 2025 and are made to be fair for both people who use them and the companies that make them.

  • 2021-00336 — Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Small Electric Motors
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    Type:Rule
    Citation:86 FR 4885
    Reading Time:about 88 minutes

    The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) determined that more stringent energy conservation standards for small electric motors (SEMs) are not cost-effective, so existing standards will remain unchanged. The analysis by DOE found that while technically feasible improvements exist for SEMs, the costs of implementing them would outweigh the energy savings benefits for consumers. As a result, the standards set by the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (EPCA) will not be amended because they would not be economically justified. This decision concludes that the potential energy conservation from new standards would not meet significant conservation thresholds under the current criteria.

    Simple Explanation

    The U.S. Department of Energy decided not to change the rules for saving energy with small electric motors because making changes would cost too much money compared to the energy saved.

  • 2020-28956 — Energy Conservation Program for Appliance Standards: Energy Conservation Standards for Residential Furnaces and Commercial Water Heaters
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    Type:Rule
    Citation:86 FR 4776
    Reading Time:about 3 hours

    The Department of Energy (DOE) has announced a final interpretive rule regarding energy conservation standards for products like residential furnaces and commercial water heaters. The rule states that non-condensing technology and its associated venting is considered a "feature" that must be preserved under the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (EPCA). This decision comes after public comments and aims to prevent eliminating this technology through energy-saving regulations. This interpretation may limit potential energy savings but allows consumers more choices and prevents unnecessary building modifications. The DOE also withdrew previous proposals on energy conservation standards that were inconsistent with this interpretation.

    Simple Explanation

    The Energy Department says that a certain way of making furnaces and water heaters, called non-condensing, is special and shouldn't be changed by new energy rules. This means people can still choose these types even though they might not save as much energy.

  • 2024-31214 — Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Commercial Refrigerators, Freezers, and Refrigerator-Freezers
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    Type:Rule
    Citation:90 FR 7464
    Reading Time:about 10 hours

    The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has introduced new energy conservation standards for commercial refrigerators, freezers, and refrigerator-freezers. These changes aim to significantly reduce energy consumption, are technologically feasible, and economically justified. Starting March 24, 2025, the new standards will be in effect, requiring compliance by January 22, 2029. The department predicts considerable energy savings and reduced emissions resulting from these updated standards.

    Simple Explanation

    The government has decided that big fridges and freezers used in stores need to be more energy-efficient. This means they'll use less electricity, which is good for the environment and helps save money too!